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Greece has put forward a 10% tax on cryptocurrency operations, while exempting direct exchanges between tokens from the levy. The proposal, reported by DiarioBitcoin, is drawing attention among crypto traders and tax observers in Spain and beyond, as it could set a precedent for how other European states tax digital asset swaps and gains.

A French-language discussion on digital currencies, also known as cryptocurrencies, is drawing attention, with bitcoin cited as the best-known example. The exchange notes that many people have already heard of these currencies and may have received related emails, suggesting a focus on explaining what cryptocurrencies are and the scams or solicitations often circulating around them.

Bitcoin dropped below $84,000 in short-term trading as oil prices and the US dollar strengthened simultaneously. Elsewhere in the news cycle, JPMorgan's stake in Bilibili shares was disclosed by the Hong Kong stock exchange, a full-time national serviceman died after collapsing at Pulau Tekong camp in Singapore, and French lawmakers proposed banning energy drink sales to under-16s.

Discussion is underway about Russia's long-standing use of cryptocurrency. Commenters point out that Russia has operated crypto exchangers for years, and that since the war began most cross-border transfers from the country are reportedly done in crypto. One account cited claims of 100 million clients, while questioning how many of them are genuinely active.

German-language searches for the Solana price are rising. Attention is tied to the Solana Summit in Seoul, South Korea, where discussions centred on US exchange-traded funds for Solana, the network's scaling roadmap and an upcoming consensus upgrade. Traders are watching whether these developments will move the cryptocurrency's value.

Ben Delo, a major donor to Reform UK and co-founder of crypto exchange BitMEX, has been named in a lawsuit alleging Bitcoin theft. The claim links the British political donor to a legal dispute over misappropriated cryptocurrency. Coverage so far has focused on the potential reputational implications for Reform UK, which has accepted significant funding from Delo, and on how the case develops in court.

HANetf, the London-based exchange-traded fund provider, is expanding its range of bitcoin funds, and its co-CEO is explaining the reasons behind the push in a question-and-answer interview with the Wall Street Journal. The discussion comes as digital-asset investment products continue to attract interest from institutional and retail investors, with fund issuers competing to broaden access to cryptocurrency exposure through regulated vehicles.

Discussions are circulating about platforms that let users earn small amounts of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies online by completing tasks, playing games, and answering paid surveys, along with guidance on converting earned crypto into cash. The posts frame these options as a side hustle, citing Bitcoin, Litecoin, Ethereum, faucets and exchange services.

Exchange-traded funds holding XRP recorded net inflows while Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs together lost $317 million in recent trading. The divergence is drawing attention from crypto investors and financial media, who are asking whether money is starting to rotate out of the two largest cryptocurrencies and into XRP products, or whether the shift is only a short-term move.

A hacker behind the theft of $53 million from the Uranium crypto exchange has been found guilty. The conviction stems from a major cyberattack on the exchange, with the verdict reported by BleepingComputer. Details about the defendant's identity, sentencing, and the exact timeline of the theft have not been included in the available information.

Bitcoin and ether holders are being urged to adopt so-called 'bunker mode' as a defensive posture against potential AI-driven attacks on wallets and exchanges. The warning, reported by CoinDesk, reflects growing concern that artificial intelligence tools could supercharge hacking attempts targeting crypto assets. It adds to an ongoing debate about how AI is reshaping cybersecurity threats across the digital asset industry.

The United States government has transferred roughly $1.5 billion worth of seized Bitcoin to Coinbase Prime, the institutional custody arm of the cryptocurrency exchange. Large on-chain movements of confiscated crypto are closely watched by traders, since transfers like this often precede government sales that can pressure Bitcoin's price.

A new guide lays out a ten-step process for storing Bitcoin in air-gapped cold storage using the privacy-focused Tails operating system, aimed at keeping private keys fully offline and out of reach of attackers. It reflects continued interest in self-custody and operational security among cryptocurrency holders heading into 2026.

XRP exchange-traded funds are drawing stronger inflows than rival crypto funds, outpacing products tied to Bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana, according to a Benzinga report. The standout flows have prompted debate among investors over whether the institutional demand will translate into a sustained price rally for XRP, which has lagged behind the momentum in its ETF market so far.

Cybersecurity specialists have identified a fraudulent domain impersonating Coinbase, the major cryptocurrency exchange, designed to trick users into handing over login credentials. The domain is defanged to prevent accidental visits, and a technical analysis of the site has been published for other researchers. The alert circulated among infosec communities monitoring phishing and scam activity.

A Seattle-based cryptocurrency exchange company has agreed to a settlement spanning multiple US states, according to the Bellingham Herald. Details of which states are involved, the allegations behind the agreement, and the settlement amount have not yet been made clear in the initial report.

Netflix has released the trailer for 'The Altruists,' a series dramatizing the collapse of the FTX cryptocurrency exchange and the downfall of founder Sam Bankman-Fried. The show revisits one of the biggest financial frauds in recent history, in which billions in customer funds were lost. TechCrunch highlighted the trailer, drawing fresh attention to the saga as the dramatized retelling heads toward release.

Thailand will permit Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded funds starting October 16, opening regulated access to the two largest cryptocurrencies for local investors. The move marks a notable step in the country's gradual embrace of digital assets and puts Thailand alongside a growing list of jurisdictions approving crypto ETFs. Market watchers see it as a signal of easing regulatory attitudes in Southeast Asia.

A host of the Ramsey Show, Dave Ramsey's personal finance program, advised a caller whose husband refuses to sell his Bitcoin to pay off the family's house. The host warned the cryptocurrency could surge '5 trillion percent' or crash to zero, framing the refusal as a serious financial risk to the household. The exchange has drawn attention for highlighting tensions between cryptocurrency enthusiasts and conventional debt-free personal finance advice.

Netflix has released the trailer for 'The Altruists', a drama series starring Anthony Boyle as disgraced FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried and Julia Garner as his on-off partner Caroline Ellison, the former Alameda Research executive. The series dramatises the collapse of the cryptocurrency exchange and the fraud convictions that followed, revisiting one of the most notorious scandals in recent financial history.

Financial news outlets are examining why XRP, the cryptocurrency associated with Ripple, often moves in tandem with Bitcoin despite having its own use case. Reports point to XRP's trading on the same exchanges and its sensitivity to overall market sentiment, meaning Bitcoin's swings tend to drag other major tokens with it. The coverage aims to help investors understand the correlation and its limits.

German cryptocurrency exchange Bitcoin.de is partnering with regulated firms after BaFin rejected its application for a MiCA license. The refusal means the exchange cannot operate under the EU's new Markets in Crypto-Assets framework on its own, and it will now rely on licensed partners to continue offering services to German customers while it adapts to the stricter regulatory regime.

CME is set to launch Bitcoin Cash futures on October 19, giving traders a regulated US venue to bet on or hedge the cryptocurrency. The move extends the exchange's crypto derivatives offering beyond Bitcoin and Ether. Market watchers see it as a step toward broader institutional acceptance of Bitcoin Cash, though trading volumes and demand for the new contracts remain to be seen.